Best trails near Rochester

66 trails · 66 ranked · updated 2026-06-28 · off-season

Explore the best trails near Rochester, Minnesota — every spot ranked by our conditions-aware Snoflo score: live conditions first, then visitor reviews and logged trips. Click a pin on the map for the score and what's driving it.

Showing the top 15 of 66 trails · best 15 shown on the map
C⛰
Cascade/Highway 52/West Circle Drive Loop
#1 Cascade/Highway 52/West Circle Drive Loop
2.3 mi away
Why 60: intrinsic quality
60Solid
J⛰
John Wellner Memorial Trail
#2 John Wellner Memorial Trail
1.5 mi away
Why 58: intrinsic quality
58Solid
B⛰
Bear Creek Loop
#3 Bear Creek Loop
2.0 mi away
Why 58: intrinsic quality
58Solid
Z⛰
Zumbro River Trail South
#4 Zumbro River Trail South
2.5 mi away
Why 58: intrinsic quality
58Solid
D⛰
Downtown Loop
#5 Downtown Loop
0.5 mi away
Why 57: intrinsic quality
57Solid
C⛰
Cascade Creek Trail
#6 Cascade Creek Trail
1.2 mi away
Why 57: intrinsic quality
57Solid
M⛰
Marion Road Trail
#7 Marion Road Trail
1.7 mi away
Why 57: intrinsic quality
57Solid
V⛰
Viola Road Path
#8 Viola Road Path
1.9 mi away
Why 57: intrinsic quality
57Solid
B⛰
Bear Creek Trail
#9 Bear Creek Trail
2.0 mi away
Why 57: intrinsic quality
57Solid
C⛰
County 22 Trail
#10 County 22 Trail
2.8 mi away
Why 57: intrinsic quality
57Solid
C⛰
Civic Center Trail
#11 Civic Center Trail
0.2 mi away
Why 56: intrinsic quality
56Solid
C⛰
Civic Center Trail
#12 Civic Center Trail
0.4 mi away
Why 56: intrinsic quality
56Solid
S⛰
Silver Lake Loop
#13 Silver Lake Loop
0.6 mi away
Why 56: intrinsic quality
56Solid
B⛰
Bear Creek Trail
#14 Bear Creek Trail
0.9 mi away
Why 56: intrinsic quality
56Solid
Z⛰
Zumbro River Trail
#15 Zumbro River Trail
0.9 mi away
Why 56: intrinsic quality
56Solid

Trails near Rochester

The Rochester area has 66 trails on Snoflo, ranked by live conditions, visitor reviews, and logged trips — so the best, closest options rise to the top.

How we rank the best trails near Rochester

How are these trails ranked?

Each gets a daily Snoflo score blending live conditions, visitor review ratings, and logged trips. The order reflects what's best right now and re-ranks every day.

How often does it update?

Daily, as new conditions, reviews, and trips arrive — so "best right now" means right now.

What do the numbers on the map mean?

Each pin shows that spot's current Snoflo score; tap it for the breakdown and a link to the full report.

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